Celebrating generosity
On Monday, April 19, 2016, the Victoria Foundation held its annual Donor Tea at Government House, this year in honour of our 80th Anniversary.
The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, opened the afternoon’s festivities with kind words on the importance of community. Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson and Board Chair Patrick Kelly shared their thoughts on the value of our donors and the future of the Foundation.
The event also provided the opportunity to present a number of awards, some to those just starting out in their adult life, and some in recognition of long careers of leadership.
All of this, plus a series of musical performance from Victoria Conservatory of Music students, wonderful food and a view that can’t be beat from the Government House patio. We even had summer weather in April!
Thank you to all those who came out to share in this celebration of your generosity and the Victoria Foundation’s past, present and future.
The Honourable Judith Guichon, Lieutenant Governor of BC, opened the afternoon’s festivities with kind words on the importance of community.
Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson and Board Chair Patrick Kelly shared their thoughts on the value of our donors and the future of the Foundation.
Victoria Foundation Board Chair Patrick Kelly and the Honourable Judith Guichon present Kayla Cooper with the Loran Provincial Award. Matthew Black was also a recipient.
Victoria Conservatory of Music students Matt Bawtinheimer (left), Noah Monckton and Julian Mulhall jazz up the festivities.
Fund holder Andrew Beckerman presented Kathy Stinson, Victoria Cool Aid Society (left), and Katrina Jensen, AIDS Vancouver Island Society, with Longevity of Leadership Awards. Reverend Al Tysick of Victoria Dandelion Society was also a recipient.
Pat Neely (left), Sandra Lackenbauer and Gerry Neely enjoy the festivities at Government House.
Victoria Conservatory of Music student Alex Xu provides musical accompaniment to mingling.
Collen Kovacs and Chuck Burkett catch up during the Victoria Foundation’s Donor Tea.